Brown and white banded agate diamond shaped brooch set in gilt brass mount with scroll work border.
brooches
pins (jewelry)
brass (alloy)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brooch
1464
Unknown
1 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Estate of William B. de las Casas
1931.60
For more information on Victorian stone jewelry see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," (1991): 513-528; Dawes, Ginny Reddington & Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 57-95; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 246-253.
Title Miniature tool case Accession Number 1931.21
Title Watch chain Accession Number 1931.27
Title Watch key Accession Number 1931.28
Title Watch key Accession Number 1931.29
Title Knife Accession Number 1931.50
Title Necklace Accession Number 1931.53
Title Necklace Accession Number 1951.54
Title Hatpin Accession Number 1931.55
Title Hatpin Accession Number 1931.56
Title Cross pendant Accession Number 1931.57
Title Brooch Accession Number 1931.58
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1931.59
Title Stone brooch Accession Number 1931.60
Title Earrings Accession Number 1931.61 ab
Title Earrings Accession Number 1931.62 ab
Title Brass locket Accession Number 1931.64
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